Bird and Conservation News

An Age of Transition at the Christmas Bird Count
December 07, 2023 — CBC Director Geoff LeBaron looks back on 124 years of both constancy and change, and announces a change of his own.
A cropped headshot photo of Marisol Ortega smiling.
How Marisol Ortega Brings Birds to Life With Her Illustrations
December 01, 2023 — We spoke with the artist who created the Raven vs Crow design for our merch collection about her inspiration for illustrating birds and other wildlife.
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123rd Christmas Bird Count High Counts of Species in the United States
December 01, 2023 — December 14, 2022 to January 5, 2023
Water Policy Council Recommends Improvements to Arizona's Groundwater Management
November 30, 2023 — Water Policy Council delivers recommendations to Governor Hobbs.
Western Water News
Shorebirds feeding in tidal mudflats.
Indigenous-led Marine Conservation on Washaybeyoh/Weeneebeg (Hudson/James Bay)
November 28, 2023 — Audubon and its Indigenous partners focus on a unique Boreal landscape.
Boreal Forests
Aplomado Falcon by Werc and Geraluz
November 20, 2023 — Location: 5 Front Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
The Audubon Mural Project
A Ridgway’s Rail swims in a wetland, reeds and tall grass reflected in the water.
Cocopah Indian Tribe Secures $5.5 Million for Habitat Restoration in the Colorado River Delta
November 15, 2023 — Audubon partners with Cocopah Tribe to bring more resources to key riparian area.
Western Water News
Sam Olivares-Mejia stands in front of a white wall, next to a pink bougainvillea. Her dark hair is pulled back from her face and she wears a brightly colored pink top patterned with orange flowers.
Audubon Spotlight: Sam Olivares-Mejia Creates Better Data for a Better World
November 14, 2023 — The Dangermond GIS fellow reflects on the power of accessible data to amplify people’s relationships to their environment.
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A yellow, black, and white warbler stands on a thin, mossy branch and looks up into rain, against a dark green background.
All North American Birds Named After People Will Soon Get New Names
November 01, 2023 — After years of consideration and little news, this week's announcement by the American Ornithological Society caught many birders by surprise.
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Audubon Florida's Julie Wraithmell Testifies before U.S. House on Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Renewal
October 18, 2023 — On October 18, 2023, Audubon Florida VP/Executive Director Julie Wraithmell gave the following testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
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